Lost Dutchman--Superstition Mtn Historical Society and Tom Kollenborn

[cactusjumper]

On Saturday Carolyn and I attended the 50th. Wedding Anniversary Party for Tom and Sharon Kollenborn. It was held at the Lost Dutchman State Park and started around 6:00 P.M. It was a little toasty, but not that bad, as there was plenty of shade.

The Superstition SAR grilled chicken breasts, hot dogs and hamburger. There were many, many great side dishes provided by the 100+ friends of the Kollenborn's who attended. I believe the farthest distance travelled was a couple from New York.

Many Rendezvous friends attended as well. Bob Corbin, Josh Feldman, Bob Schoose, Rick Gwynn, Greg Davis and many other locals also joined Tom and Sharon.

I have enclosed a few pictures in case anyone wants to see what they missed.

Take care,

Joe Ribaudo

 

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[mrs.oroblanco]

Great pics!!

They are such wonderful people, a great couple - and they have such good friends.

Beth

 

[Cubfan64]

This event had nothing at all to do with the Lost Dutchman Mine BB - respect the fact that it was a 50th wedding anniversary. I doubt there was any talk related to the LDM at all.

As usual, you seem to think everything revolves around you. What will people talk about? How bout the history of Reavis Ranch, Senner's gold, the lost Walker Colt Dragoons, Circlestone, a multitude of Native American sites, sites of battles during the Apache Wars, etc... There are so many things associated with the Superstition Mountains, that they will outlive the finding of any one of them forever.

On top of that, there's the simple beauty, ruggedness and spirituality of the Superstitions that will outlive all of us.

Please stop crapping on every thread with your boasting - it's unbecoming and disrespectful in some cases. You've made your point, and we're all looking forward to your presentation at the Rendezvous.

 

[Oroblanco]

GREAT photos Joe, thanks for sharing them. I hope they had a great time, sure wish we could have attended. The fifty year mark is not something many couples make, especially these days.

I look forward to attending the rendezvous, but to hear not to be heard. Some great stories and information gets passed along, and what a great get together without any warfare.

Blindbowman I hope you will consider making your start time a wee bit later? Some of us are not so great at getting up early in the mornings; I have a sleep problem due to old injuries, so on those rare occasions when I am up at 7 AM, it is usually due to not getting any sleep at all. If it has to be 7, I will try.

You will sure meet some great people if you are able to attend, I very much doubt you would ever regret it. How many chances will we get to meet such living legends as Bob Corbin, Tom Kollenborn and maybe Clay Wurst? <Not to slight the many others>
Oroblanco

 

[cactusjumper]

Roy,

It was a great party. You and Beth would have fit in perfectly.

My friend, you have mirrored my sentiments on the appeal of the Rendezvous. To be able to sit in the shadows of the campfire, watching and listening to the many living legends who have traveled in the still fresh footprints of even greater legends.

As my friend Paul mentioned, there is so much more to the mountains than Jacob Waltz and his fabulous mine. To sit back in silence waiting for a pause, in order to ask people like: Clay Worst,
Bob Corbin or Tom Kollenborn a question that you know will lead to a priceless story, will seldom be realized outside this kind of setting.

The old timers are relaxed and know they are among like minded friends. That shared camaraderie opens many long closed doors of communication for some. And those are the moments we are all there for. I am not talking about secrets that will help you find lost mines or buried treasures, I am talking about glimpses into the history of those people and events that have gone before you. Often in the vein of "Hell, I Was There". Elmer Keith

The contents of Greg Davis' ever present recorder, IMHO, probably hold the best book ever written on the Superstition Mountains and the legends that live there.

I look forward to seeing you and Beth again at the Rendezvous.

Take care,

Joe

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

I have to ditto Roy and Joe on the rendezvous.

Nobody - and I mean nobody - was more surprised by the comraderie, friendliness, and just plain ease of soul - not trying to be a poet, but, large gatherings with a bunch of people I don't really know - and having been told some tall tales here and there - did not make me think that the rendezvous would be something that I would not only enjoy - but find myself staying up until 3:30 am talking with some really great folks. But, that is what happened. Great days and nights with more conversations then I could keep up with.

The people were great, the food was fantastic - and the company was unequaled - and, I look forward to being there every year.

I want to thank Joe - Tom and Sharon were thrilled that I posted the pictures you sent me of the anniversary party, saying that you had taken some great pictures (and he is right) and I wish we had been there to take pictures of our own, and to meet up with some of the great folks we met at the rendezvous. I am glad they were able to have it at the LD State Park, since, Tom said that is where it all started 52 years ago - with a hike from that area.

Beth

 

[Cubfan64]

BB - no offense meant, but that doesn't sound like a very well thought out plan at all. One of the first things I know about doing things safely is making certain there's no reason to rush anything - sounds like your entire plan is built around rushing to make sure you get in and out in one day. Around here that's called a recipe for disaster.

 

[Springfield]

BB - no offense meant, but that doesn't sound like a very well thought out plan at all. One of the first things I know about doing things safely is making certain there's no reason to rush anything - sounds like your entire plan is built around rushing to make sure you get in and out in one day. Around here that's called a recipe for disaster.

There is no plan Cubbie. No LDM, no high-powered motorcycles, no-high powered computers, no uber-navigation skills, no nothing. This, of course, is my opinion only, and I could be wrong.